AIE grants invest in partnerships between schools, community and arts organizations, and teaching artists. These partnerships ensure that arts instruction is an essential part of basic education for pre-school and K-12 students.
Our grants support professional development for arts educators. They also help to build the capacity of arts education initiatives. Together we serve students, families, and communities.
You can find the current grant application guidelines and review criteria for each grant below.
Grant Categories
This grant supports new arts education partnerships between schools and community organizations.
Applications now open through April 3, 2020.
This grant supports already-established programs and partnerships. Programs should have well-developed arts learning initiatives.
Applications open March 2021.
Our newest program supports culturally responsive professional learning and site-based workshops for communities.
Applications open February 21, 2020.
Creative Start Regional Grants
COMING SOON! This grant supports regional partnerships between Educational Service Districts, school districts, teaching artists, and early learning educators.
Applications open April, 2020.
Informational Webinars
First Step Grant webinar: March 4, 2020,2-3pm
We will be holding a grant application webinar for applicants who are interested in learning more about the First Step grant and application:
The Webinar will cover:
- Key components of the application guidelines
- The application process
- Review criteria
- How to access and use the ZoomGrants system
To register, please click on this link and complete the survey. We will email the connection instructions to all registered individuals a few days prior to the webinar.
Current and Past Grantees
Current and Past Grantees
Contact Us
If you have any questions about Arts in Education programs, please contact:
Tamar Krames, Program Manager: tamar.krames@arts.wa.gov, 360-586-2418